Anthony DeCurtis, contributing editor for Rolling Stone Magazine for nearly forty years, joins Dave Plier to preview this year’s Grammy Awards, the performances and the best selling Grammy artists of all time.

Dave talks to Leif Anderson of century-old Anderson’s Candy Shop about his amazing chocolates and the perfect gifts for Valentines Day including raspberry truffles, chocolate covered strawberries, toffee and caramels.

Happy 125th Birthday, Jack Benny! Steve Darnall of Nostalgia Digest Magazine joins Dave Plier to celebrate the 125th birthday of legendary comedian Jack Benny, plus highlights from the Winter Edition including the classic movie Casablanca, the radio career of the great John Barrymore, the king of Hollywood stunt riders, the very first televisio ...…

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan share history on the first Valentine’s Day, Cracker Jack launches in Chicago, Batman Comics debuts, Elvis’ first TV appearance, the trial of The Chicago 7.

If you grew up in the ’60s or ’70s, then your childhood was no doubt shaped by the psychedelic creations of Sid and Marty Krofft! Dave shares his conversation with legendary TV producer Marty Krofft to talk about their earliest days producing ‘The Banana Splits’, 50 years of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’, ‘Land of the Lost’, their latest series ‘Mutt & Stuff ...…

Marketing executive and comedian Jeff Rogers joins Dave to preview this year’s Super Bowl Commercials including Amazon, Microsoft, Budweiser, Hyundai, plus a discussion on the costs, the impact and a look back at the most memorable Super Bowl spots of all-time. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3592324/3592324_2019-02-03-045324.64kmono.mp3…

Dave talks Sunday’s big game with VSiN host Sam Panayotovich on the odds and props (which will exceed $320 million) including the score of the game, the coin toss, the half-time show and thoughts on when Illinois will potentially legalize sports gambling. To catch up with Sam, and for more information visit, vsin.com. http://serve.castfire.com/ ...…

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of Super Bowl Half Time Shows, when the Bears won Super Bowl XX, ‘DA Bears’ on SNL with Mike Meyers, George Wendt and Chris Farley and the 60th Anniversary of the Day that Music Died. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3592342/3592342_2019-02-03-062942.64kmono.mp3…

Chicago’s own John Cusack, who has hit the big screen in classics such as ’Say Anything’, ’Sixteen Candles’, ’The Sure Thing’ and ‘Gross Point Blank’, joins Dave to look back and give his spin on movie ‘High Fidelity’ and preview his screening and LIVE Q&A at The Genesee Theater on Sunday, February 10th. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3592341/ ...…

Actor and comedian Jeff Rogers shares news with the Dave that he is relaunching ‘The Players Workshop’ in Chicago, the windy city’s only official school of improvisation for over a decade, which helped launched the careers of Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Robert Smigel, Amy Sedaris, Bob Odenkirk, George Wendt and others. For more information on ‘T ...…

Dave Plier is joined by Emmy and Grammy award winning, producer, director, writer and documentary filmmaker Andrew Solt to talk about the most valued television libraries of all time, which he owns, ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’. The collection includes over 10,000 performances including The Beatles (celebrating 55th Anniversary Performance), The Roll ...…

Dave welcomes in actor Mark Paul Gosselaar to talk about Fox’s new critically acclaimed vampire drama ‘The Passage’ and to celebrate the 30th anniversary this year of TV throwback ‘Saved by the Bell’.

Chicago’s most memorable commercials and classic jingles including Boushelle (Hudson3-2700), Victory Auto Wreckers, Empire Carpet, Zayre, Wieboldt’s, Marshall Fields, Lincoln Carpeting and United Auto Insurance. Plus, we’ll talk about legendary pitchman Elmer Lynn Hauldren (The Empire Carpet man), Al Piemonte, Linn Burton, Harry Schmerler and o ...…

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the 1st Chicago rolling lift bridge in 1895, the Knights of Columbus is formed, Al Capone is sent to prison, RCA issues the first ever 45rpm single, Chicago’s Daily Defender begins publishing, Mel Brooks’ ‘Blazing Saddles’ debuts and the Bears lose the Super Bowl.…

Dave and Roger talk about the coldest days in Chicago history, how to survive the cold snap and how to assist the homeless through the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, The Night Ministry and others. There are over 5,000 people living on the streets of the windy city and nearly 80,000 without homes living elsewhere.…

Dave Plier is in for Lou Manfredini, along with resident experts Mike Holmes from Creative Carpentry and Jim Sullivan from Tate Enterprises. Dave also talks to Jonathan Scott from ‘HGTV’s ‘The Property Brothers’ and gets winter grilling and maintenance tips with Kevin Kolman from Weber Grill. Plus, a ‘New to Lou (Dave) Too featuring ‘The Socket ...…

WGN-TV’s Mike Hamernik joins Dave Plier with the latest on the winter storm. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3587538/3587538_2019-01-19-121938.64kmono.mp3

Lindsey shares information on ‘The Socket Shelf’ along with Dave Plier, Mike Holmes, and Jim Sullivan. Socket Shelf is the revolutionary new power station that lets you add a shelf to any outlet. Socket Shelf features 6 outlets, 2 USB and built-in surge protection. No installation required – just plug it in! Buy it at buysocketshelf.com http:// ...…

Rock legend Stevie Van Zandt joins Dave Plier to talk about his Teach Rock Project, which comes from the foundation he formed with Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Martin Scorsese; the beginnings of the E-Street Band, The Disciples of Soul and the 20th anniversary of HBO’s ‘The Sopranos’. For more information you can visit teachrock.org or littleste ...…

Dave Plier talks to ABC7 Chicago Meteorologist Cheryl Scott about her passion for the American Red Cross, the upcoming Great Chicago Blood Drive, New Years resolutions and her recent fashion feature in Chicago Magazine. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585245/3585245_2019-01-13-024545.64kmono.mp3

More than 50,000 books, pieces of music, and other works from 1923 are now in the public domain. What does that mean? Smithsonian Magazine writer Glenn Fleishman joins Dave to break it all down, plus, where to access public domain works of art in Chicago. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585244/3585244_2019-01-13-024144.64kmono.mp3…

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan look back at Dave’s interview with Betty White as she celebrates her 97th birthday, the Lone Ranger debuts, Seinfeld premieres, Ernie Banks elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, Sunday’s Chicago No Pants Subway Ride and more. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585267/3585267_2019-01-13-061 ...…

Dave Plier, Roger Badsech look back on the 40th anniversary of Chicago’s Blizzard of ’79. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585264/3585264_2019-01-13-055404.64kmono.mp3

Dave looks back on his Favorite Conversations on the Year (Part Two) featuring Johnny Galecki from CBS’ ‘Big Bang Theory’, actor and musician Kevin Bacon, Kiss legend Gene Simmons, Bob Odenkirk from AMC’s ‘Better Call Saul’, Chicago radio icons John Records Landecker & Bob Sirott, Tim Matheson on the 40th anniversary of ‘Animal House’, music ic ...…

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the invention of the flush toilet in 1861, Coca-Cola is introduced, the Chicago Cubs drop plans to add lights in Wrigley Field in 1942, Wham-O launches the frisbee, ‘All In The Family’ debuts with a warning on CBS, the first episode of ‘Happy Days’. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3583049/3583049_2019-01-06 ...…

Dave looks back on his Favorite Conversations on the Year (Part One) featuring comedian Denis Leary, actress Marion Ross, producer Judd Apatow, actors David Eigneberg & Christian Stolte, legendary news anchors Bill Kurtis & Walter Jacobson, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain, live-action TV producer Marty Krofft and ‘The Loop’ Tribute with Kevin ...…

The first New Year’s celebration in 45 B.C., Chicago’s tragic Iroquois Theater Fire in 1903, Radio City Music Hall opens, FDR creates the March of Dimes, ‘Dragnet’ debuts, ‘The Sonny & Cher Show’ reignited the variety show and Nancy Pelosi becomes the 1st Woman Speaker of the House.

Dave Plier along with his wife Lori welcome their three children, Josh, Emma and Alex to share cherished family traditions, favorite holiday-themed Tv episodes; Peter Billingsley, ‘Ralphie’ from ‘A Christmas Story’ on it’s 35th anniversary and Cardinal Blase Cupich shares his Christmas Message of Hope. Bonus: Listen to beloved holiday classic ‘ ...…

Actor, director and producer Peter Billingsley joins Dave Plier to talk about the making of ‘A Christmas Story’, celebrating its 35th anniversary, behind the scene stories, original props he owns and why the movie has become a Christmas classic. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3579487/3579487_2018-12-23-002427.64kmono.mp3…

Music icon Johnny Mathis joins Dave to talk about the 60th anniversary of his best selling ‘Merry Christmas Johnny Mathis’, his legacy with Columbia Records and his parents’ inspiration behind his Grammy Award winning albums. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3579486/3579486_2018-12-23-002026.64kmono.mp3…

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about ‘Renew My Church’, his Christmas Message of Hope and a reflection on the joy this Christmas Season of knowing that God is always with us.

Elliot Bambrough joins Dave Plier to talk about holiday traditions and where to dine out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history fo Christmas around Chicago including the Christmas Tree Ship, The State Street Parade, Marshall Fields’ Windows and Walnut Room and more.

Dave Plier is joined by Lydia Jordan-Parnell to talk about the activities lined up at Navy Pier this holidays season.

Dave talks about the holiday shorts: Suzy Snowflake and Frosty the Snowman as they celebrate 60 years on Chicago Television! To purchase a digitally remastered DVD if Hardrock Coco & Joe, Suzy Snowflake and Frosty the snowman, visit museum.tv.

Dave Plier and his children Josh, Emma & Alex are joined by newsman Dave Schwan and special guests Peter Billingsley “Ralphie’ From ‘A Christmas Story’; music legend Johnny Mathis; Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago; Elliot Bambrough from WGN-TV’s ‘Chicago’s Best’ a visit from Santa and more!…

Historians Walter Podrazik and Kevin Pokorny join Dave to celebrate ‘Those We Lost’ in 2018 including Aretha Franklin, Stan Mikita, John McCain, Stan Lee, Burt Reynolds, Yvonne Staples, Roy Clark, Neil Simon, Steve Hillenburg and the recent passing of George and Barbara Bush. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3574914/3574914_2018-12-09-011314.64k ...…

Comedy legend Carl Reiner returns to WGN’s ‘Dave Plier Show’ to talk about his latest HBO Documentary ‘If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast’ now on DVD, the prime-time return of ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ in living color on CBS and his love of radio. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3574911/3574911_2018-12-09-010911.64kmono.mp3…

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of ‘A Christmas Carol’; ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, featuring excerpts from Dave’s interview with Jimmy Stewart’s daughter Kelly Stewart Hartcourt; and the making of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Dr. Seuss biographer, Judith Morgan.

Dave shares his conversation with ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Executive Producer Lee Mendelson, as they talk about cartoonist Charles Schulz and the journey to make this American holiday classic.

To preview her upcoming concert with The Ronettes at The Arcada Theater in St. Charles on Sunday December 9th, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Ronnie Spector joins Dave Plier to talk about her life, music and message of love, and working with fellow music icons Darlene Love, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Money and The Rolling Stones. Do you h ...…

Grab the family, hot cocoa and cookies as Dave Plier, Roger Badesch, Ben Anderson and listeners talk about the non-stop marathon of beloved holiday TV classics that have aired for the last 6 decades including The Honeymooners, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Andy Griffith Show, The Brady Bunch, Happy Days, All in the Family, Seinfeld’s Festivus, Cu ...…

Leif Anderson and Katie Anderson join Dave Plier to talk about their century-old family business, their annual give-back gift box and their award winning chocolates.

Dave talks to music legend, Darlene Love, about her early days singing in her Church choir, working with Phil Spector, Elvis, Marvin Gaye, Sonny & Cher, Paul Shaffer, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, her role int he Lethal Weapon movies and her biggest hits including ‘He’s a Rebel’ and ‘Christmas Baby Please Come Home’.…

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan highlight key moments in history.

Dave Plier talks to Todd Steffen, Founder of Higher Purpose Gifts about their focus on delivering a world class gourmet gifting experience by providing artisan, small-batch, all natural food products from around the world and dignity of work for our gifting specialists along with a ‘purpose beyond a paycheck’. Their work allows us to donate a p ...…

Dave Plier shares his conversation with entertainment icon Dick Van Dyke, as he discusse the legacy of ‘Mary Poppins’, the 50th Anniversary of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, the early days of his Emmy-award winning sitcom, his audition at WGN Radio and how he stays young! What is your favorite scene in Mary Poppins?…

WGN Radio’s Steve Cochran, Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder, John Williams, Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes, Patti Vasquez, Nick Digilio, Steve Bertrand, Dave Plier, Lou Manfredini, Brian Noonan, Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf, Rick Pearson, Steve Dale, and Chris Duffy share what they are thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day. What are YOU thankful for?…

Sarah Jindra from the WGN Morning News joins Dave to talk about her hosting duties on this year’s ‘Uncle Dan’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ on State Street, previews special musical guests and performers and shares her favorite holiday memories.

With 1 in 6 Cook County residents turning to their network each year, our neighbors who need emergency food assistance are much closer to home than many realize. To discuss what you can do to help, Dave Plier talks to the President of The Greater Food Depository, Kate Maehr.